About the Board of Trustees

Reno Rodeo Foundation's Board of Trustees 2026-2027
From left to right: Greg Goss, Brandon Towne, Mark Sutton, Sandi McKee, Kris Kirkpatrick, Mike Torvinen, Josh Iveson, Amanda Hale, Cheree Boteler, Tommy Ferraro, Thaaron Kalt, Denise Carver, Craig Downie, Matt Cates, Dan Bybee, George Combs, Tony Marini, Tiffanie Davis, Spenser Downie, Judge Scott Freeman, Christopher Mulloy. Board members not pictured: Linda Bissett, Miranda Hoover, Justin Thomsen. Photo by Fred Cornelius.

The Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Board of Trustees provides governance, strategic direction, and fiduciary oversight for the organization. Guided by its bylaws, the Board is responsible for ensuring the Foundation fulfills its mission, remains financially sound, and operates with integrity and accountability.

The Board oversees the stewardship of all funds, including programmatic investments, while supporting long-term sustainability through thoughtful planning and community engagement.

The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is strategically designed to include both rodeo volunteers and community leaders, bringing together a range of perspectives to guide the organization’s work across Northern Nevada.

Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

Josh Iveson
President, Chair

Thaaron Kalt
Vice President, President Elect

Mike Torvinen
Treasurer

Sandi McKee
Secretary

Craig Downie
Immediate Past President

Trustees

Linda Bissett
Denise Carver
Matt Cates
Tiffanie Davis
Spenser Downie
Tommy Ferraro
Honorable Judge Scott Freeman
Greg Goss
Amanda Hale
Miranda Hoover
Kristen (Kris) Kirkpatrick
Tony Marini
Christopher (Chris) Mulloy
Mark Sutton
Justin Thomsen
Brandon Towne

Honorary Members

Dan Bybee
Team 355 Chair

George Combs
Reno Rodeo Association General Manager

Wayne Brooks
PRCA Announcer

Emeritus Members

William (Bill) Bertelson (in memoriam)
Steven Brown
Mark Elston
Larry Frugoli
Debby Herman
Michael Lee
Scott Peterson
Laura Rader
Jack Schroeder
Brad Sidener
Sharon Smith
John Solari
Bob Tallman
Jeff Turnipseed
Howard Weiss (in memoriam)
Dan Warren